With so many nations in need of the Gospel message, why is EMS located in Thailand?

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Let us give you three main reasons.

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1) First, Thailand provides access to many other Southeastern Asian nations. Chiangrai (EMS's host city) is part of the Golden Triangle, where three significantly under-reached countries border one another: Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and Laos. This makes it an ideal location for outreach within Southeast Asia.

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2) Second, the country of Thailand itself presents ample opportunities for missions work. Though Thailand has been open to missionaries for many years, it remains a predominately Buddhist country, with over 90% of Thai people adhering to Buddhism. As the last major city in northwestern Thailand, the city of Chiangrai boasts a diverse populace. Tribal people (Akha, Karen, Hmong, etc.), as well as Thai nationals, make their homes in this city and its surrounding towns.

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3) Third, the cost of living is relatively low in Thailand. This enables EMS to provide a very affordable option for studying English and missions while living abroad.

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God is wanting to equip missionaries to reach out to all nations, and we believe that our location is a wonderful tool for effectively reaching Southeast Asia in an immediate way and the rest of the world through the missionaries that we train and send.